Field Goal Percentage
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Results
- Field goal percentage (FG%)
- 47.906403
- Field goals missed
- 423
- Makes per attempt
- 0.479064
Sport statistics results
| Field goal percentage (FG%) | 47.906403 |
| Field goals missed | 423 |
| Makes per attempt | 0.479064 |
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- Field goal percentage (FG%)
- 47.906403
- Field goals missed
- 423
- Makes per attempt
- 0.479064
Formula breakdown
Formula
FG% = FGM ÷ FGA × 100= 47.906403940887
Note
Simplified model: these are the standard published statistics computed from the numbers you enter. They ignore park factors, opponent strength, playing conditions and league adjustments, so results are indicative only and not an official rating.
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How is field goal percentage calculated in basketball?+
Field goal percentage is made field goals divided by attempted field goals, expressed as a percentage or decimal. It includes both two-point and three-point shots, but excludes free throws, which are tracked separately as free throw percentage.
Why doesn't field goal percentage distinguish between two-pointers and three-pointers?+
Standard field goal percentage treats a made three-pointer the same as a made layup, one make out of one attempt, even though the three-pointer is worth 50% more. This is exactly why true shooting percentage and effective field goal percentage were developed, to properly weight shots by their point value.
What's a good field goal percentage for a player?+
It depends heavily on position and shot selection: centers who mostly shoot near the basket often post field goal percentages above 55-60%, while guards who take more three-pointers and contested jumpers often sit in the 40-45% range despite being excellent shooters.
Why can a player with a lower field goal percentage still be a more efficient scorer?+
A player who takes mostly three-pointers can have a lower raw field goal percentage but still generate more points per shot attempt than someone shooting a higher percentage on two-pointers only, because each made three is worth more. This is the exact gap that effective field goal percentage and true shooting percentage are designed to close.
Does field goal percentage account for who's guarding the shot?+
No, it treats a wide-open dunk and a heavily contested fade-away jumper identically as long as both go in. Shot difficulty, defensive pressure, and shot clock situation are all invisible to this raw percentage, which is why advanced stats and shot-charting are used alongside it for deeper evaluation.